EST. - For the Established Church with Sam Rainer and Josh King

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Josh and Micah discuss the ways they keep themselves from growings stagnant. Hopefully a few helpful ideas you can use to develop as a church leader. Special Est. Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your chu...

What is the line between borrowing and stealing when it comes to pastoral ministry? The guys talk it through and try to give some guidance. Special Est. Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church member...

Josh Ties of Idea Network ( https://www.ideanetwork.church/) joins Josh King to discuss the feelings many church leaders feel in which they are part of a tribe and yet do not feel as though they fit into it. Special Est. Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCar...

We tackle the concept of authenticity in and out of the pulpit in regards to the preachers' voice and style. Thank you to our fantastic sponsors - Church Initiative - who provide amazing resources for churches to deal with grief and divorce. Find out more information at churchinitiative.org

The guys break down Church Discipline and how to avoid it in a healthy way. Check out our episode sponsors Church Initiatives at https://www.churchinitiative.org/

Matt Svoboda rejoins EST to talk through the structure and building of ministry volunteer teams. Matt is the founder and leader of Church Ops Groups. Get more information or connect with Matt at churchopsgroup.com

Representatives of the Luis Palau Organization (Kevin Palau, President of the LPA - Dr. Desmond Henry, Director of the Global Network of Evangelists) join the show to think through Evangelism in the local church. Find out more information about the Luis Palau Organization at https://www.palau.org/

Pretty much an entire episode about baked goods.

Many of us struggle with feelings of inferiority as it relates to the size of our ministry. In this episode, Josh and Sam discuss how to navigate those feelings and work with those who are perceived to be better at what we do.

How do you lead your church to focus outside of itself and combat the bend toward insider culture? This episode explores that topic with helps and experiences that may work where you are.

For many ESTablished Church leaders the first time to preach at a church is at a In View of A Call Weekend. EST discusses the various ways to plan for that sermon as well as the impact it may have on one's family.

What are some of the issues facing the Rural Churches in America and how should a Rural ESTablished Church Leader think through those challenges.

Sam and Josh share some helpful insights about online church marketing especially as it relates to Google and the church website.

Josh Irmler, Fresno Church, jumps on the show to talk about maximizing the end of the year calendar and maximizing the EOY momentum going into the next year. Check out Josh's free resource at freeministryresources.com

Sam surprises Josh with the topic as they both predict what will affect the Established churches in 2020. Join the conversation on Twitter.

All three hosts give their opinions on the joys and challenges of the Holiday season and ways to navigate the emotional toll it can create. EST apologizes for the echo. This problem will soon be remedied.

Josh and Sam discussing ministering when you are down and sad about ministry, how to fight through it and ways you can prevent sadness in your ministry. EST apologizes for the echo. This problem will soon be remedied.

We had a great time speaking with Eric, who serves the church in Central Asia. Listen in on ways the EST church can connect with international missionaries in a healthy way.

We are discussing the weaknesses of extroverted leaders and how to overcome them.

In this episode, we discuss planning and executing an effective and yet doctrinally faithful Baptism Sunday.

We discuss the idea of competition and ministry. Is it healthy for us to compete with one another.

When is it acceptable and how should we use levity in sermons and leading. In this episode Micah, Sam, and Josh share their experiences with joking around and a few tips on how to use it effectively while leading an Established Church.

Josh Reavis and Josh King talk through the idea of complaining about the ministry and why that may not be the most helpful thing for us to do.